Code of practice for protective earthing of electrical installations (+A1:2015)
BS 7430:2011
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
BS
Abstract
Provides guidance on earthing of electrical installations, including low voltage installations, the interface between LV and HV substations of 11 000/400 V within buildings and protective earthing and changeover switch arrangements for generators supplying low voltage installations.
History
First published as CP 1013:1965. First published as BS 7430, January 1992. Second edition, November 1998. Third (present) edition, December 2011. Came into effect 31 December 2011. Supersedes BS 7430:2011. This revision takes into account changes to legislation and other relevant industry standards. Amendment dated August 2015 - A1 - See Foreword.
ISBN
9780580900075
Subjects
- Building services
- Electrical services
- Switches and sockets
Publisher History
With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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